ICGN is pleased to release our latest Viewpoint - Human Capital Management (HMC):  Why investors should care and what they should look for in corporate disclosure. This Viewpoint delves into why HCM is important; the need for disclosure; the role of the board in HCM and how investors should assess with HCM disclosures by companies. 

In June, ICGN Members approved new Guidance drafted by the ICGN Shareholder Responsibilities Committee to extend fiduciary duties beyond ‘care’ and ‘loyalty’ to address the impact of systemic risk, time horizons and governance as part of stewardship obligations.

The debate over the possible merits and demerits of quarterly reporting is not a new one, and it is distinguished as an area where thoughtful investors can hold differing views, often reflecting jurisdictional preferences and regulatory standards. ICGN takes a fresh look at the debate following the Trump tweets. 

We are pleased to release the final report of the ICGN Focus on Italy Day, hosted by Assogestioni & in Academic Partnership with LUISS Guido Carli University, 28 June 2018.

ICGN is pleased to provide comments to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) draft Strategic Plan 2018-2022.

Investec Asset Management is the latest ICGN Member to publicly endorse our Global Stewardship Principles. Over 40 investors from around the world are listed on the ICGN website to signify join standards of stewardship policies and practices.

This Viewpoint report focuses on some of the key issues involved in managing Related Party Transactionss that should be considered when RPTs are being addressed. Key considerations typically include the process for approving such transactions, materiality standards and steps to ensure that proper value is established for such transactions

This Viewpoint serves to highlight the principles underlying effective board succession planning as part of the process of good corporate governance to help inform investor and company dialogue on the subject. This includes independence, refreshment, engagement, competence, integrity, transparency and inclusiveness

We are pleased to publish the ICGN Annual Review which highlights our work programme developments over the past 12 months and will be presented at the ICGN Annual General Meeting taking place on 24th June in Milan.